Proper English translation: the/an apple of discord. We all know life never happens exactly as we expect it to. She hides herself in a thousand names and terms, and is always the same. Proper English translation: to be a shadow of one's former self. Photographed at Weng's Kitchen. Literal translation: to keep something behind the bush.
Literal translation: "That doesn't go in my bag. Ralph Waldo Emerson. When the stars align and everything falls into place. Literal translation: to bring to the stretch. The sky was clear — remarkably clear — and the twinkling of all the stars seemed to be but throbs of one body, timed by a common pulse. No trees touch the sky meaning. Proper English translation: to be caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Literal translation: to break bread for oneself.
English equivalent: You snooze, you lose. In other words, don't worry about problems before they arrive. Oftentimes we will use waiting for others as an excuse in order to not take action. Literal translation: to not be able to pass someone the water.
Literal translation: "Still, an old man (woman) isn't a high-speed train! Proper English translation: "I can tell you a thing or two about that! William Shakespeare. To elevate the company to the next level, considerations such as selling the business or acquiring new businesses may come into play. Literal translation: "Why don't you slide down my back?
Literal translation: to jump over one's shadow. If we are too focused on the outcome and the end result, it is easy to miss out on all the fun getting there. One must bless the new moon when it is visible in the sky. English equivalent: To be head over heels in love. The perfect is the enemy of the good. Trees Don’t Grow to the Sky. Literal translation: "It's not yet the evening of all days. Proper English translation: to pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire.
Literal translation: to kill two flies with one swat. Proper English translation: to let rip (vent anger/emotion). Literal translation: "That's a chapter for its own. Nature has made up her mind that what cannot defend itself shall not be defended.
Regardless of where a business is in the cycle, a business owner should know its value. Nature, time, and patience are the three great physicians. Proper English translation: to find your way around in new/difficult territory. This one is pretty self-explanatory: Beginnings can be very hard, but it will get easier. Literal translation: to bite one's teeth out. 21 Inspiring German Proverbs for German Learners. Proper English translation: to send packing / to give the boot. Literal translation: "Don't worry about eggs that haven't been laid yet. The volume of Nature is the book of knowledge. In life it is important to see the big picture. She comes eating and drinking and sinning. Literal translation: to see something with one laughing and one crying eye. Wer zwei Hasen auf einmal jagt bekommt keinen.
"When hell freezes over! Literal translation: once every jubilee year. Proper English translation: to step out of one's comfort zone. The law of nature is the strictest expression of necessity. Proper English translation: to whitewash someone's (dubious) history. In this article, we will equip you with a whole treasure trove of proverbs that you can use in everyday conversations. Man muss die Dinge nehmen, wie sie kommen. Ultimate glossary of German idioms & their English translations. Concentrate on one thing at a time and then move on to the next. Selbst ist die Frau. Literal translation: to shoot out of the ground like mushrooms. Literal translation: You're getting on my cookies.
We don't want it to be our own fault but that of exterior factors and circumstances. Literal translation: to not see the wood for so many trees. When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky. Literal translation: to spread something on buttered bread for someone. Proper English translation: Responsibility always lies with the decision maker. German proverb no trees touch the sky meaning. The crow flies sky high and lands on a pig. Proper English translation: to upset/unsettle/dishearten. Literal translation: to search for the square of the circle.
Literal translation: to fall into the house with the door. Nature has no compassion. Literal translation: to be built close to the water.